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Friday, December 08, 2017

NOTE: The Candle Light and Holly Doily and Mini Doily pattern set was the very first Christmas design that I self-published, almost 10 years ago. At the time, I was asked to use a product called Liquid Beadz on the leaves. This product just added a beaded effect to the leaves, but I think they are just as lovely without it. If you cannot find it, don't worry, it is completely optional.There are two patterns in this set, a Doily and Mini Doily. The photo below shows the Doily surrounded by several Mini Doilies. It is a very versatile design, as you can make as many of each size as you need to create your own candle light display.I am pleased to be able to offer this design to you as a free pattern. It has always been one of my favorites, and I hope you will enjoy it. Merry Christmas!!!

Holly Leaf (make 18) With green, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook) 4 times (Foundation made); working in ch sps of Foundation, ch 1, 3 sc in first ch sp, [2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr made, tr, 2 dc] in next ch sp, repeat between [ ] in next ch sp, (3 sc, ch 3, sl st in top of last sc made, 2 sc) in ch sp at end of Foundation; working on opposite side of Foundation, repeat between [ ] in each of next 2 ch sps, 3 sc in last ch sp, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. See Finishing instructions at end of pattern.

The completed Doily. This style is often called a "candle mat doily" because the opening in the center is perfect for placing candles.

With green, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook) 4 times (Foundation made); working in ch sps of Foundation, ch 1, 3 sc in first ch sp, [2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr made, tr, 2 dc] in next ch sp, repeat between [ ] in next ch sp, (3 sc, ch 3, sl st in top of last sc made, 2 sc) in ch sp at end of Foundation; working on opposite side of Foundation, repeat between [ ] in each of next 2 ch sps, 3 sc in last ch sp, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing For Doily and Mini Doily

1: If using Liquid Beads, spread beads thinly over each Leaf and allow to dry thoroughly.

2: Place Doily and Mini Doily on padded surface and spray with fabric starch, using wads of plastic wrap to shape ruffles. Allow to dry.

3: Glue 16 Leaves evenly spaced around Doily (remaining 2 leaves will be used on bow) and 6 Leaves to each Mini Doily. Glue red beads to Leaves.

Vikki Hooks created this beautiful Doily and Mini Doilies set, and has graciously allowed me to use her photo.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2008. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share thelink to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!)

This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

Rnd
1: For Eyelet Foundation (see tutorial here: Eyelet Foundation), with yellow, (ch 3, dc in
third ch from hook) 56 times; being careful not to twist Foundation,
join with sl st in first ch of first ch-3 to form a ring of 56 ch
sps; working in ch sps of Foundation, beginning shell (see
Special Stitches) in first ch sp,ch 2, sc in next ch sp,
ch 2, *(shell –see Special Stitches- in next ch sp,
ch 2, sc in next ch sp, ch 2) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3
of beginning shell. (28 shells made)

Note:
Work next Rnd in ch-2 sps of shells only-skip all stitches
between shells

Rnd
2: Sl st in next st, beg shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3,
6 dc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, *shell in ch-2 sp of next
shell, ch 3, 6 dc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3; repeat from *
around, join with sl st in top of ch-3.

Row
9: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, skip next ch-3, skip
next sc, skip next ch-3, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row
10: Ch 3, 3 dc cluster(see Special
Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from
hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in
same ch last sl st was worked in, 3 dc cluster in ch-2 sp of last
shell, ch 3, sl st in last st of last shell. Fasten off.

Row
6: For Next Pineapple Point, join yellow with sl st in
remaining ch-2 sp of last worked double shell, beg shell in same sp
as joining, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3
times, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in first ch-2 sp of next double
shell; leaving any remaining stitches unworked, turn.

Rows
7-10: Repeat Rows 7-10 of First Pineapple Point. For
remaining pineapple points, repeat Next Pineapple Point around for a
total of 14 Pineapple Points.

For
Handle, with dk. brown ch 41, sc in second ch from hook, sc in
each ch across. Fasten off.

Glue
Straw to end of Handle as shown in photo.

Finishing
and Assembly Notes:

When
gluing items, it is helpful to place a drop of glue on the tip of a
toothpick; use the toothpick to precisely apply glue to desired spot.
Use photos as a guide to positioning all pieces. I have also
found it helpful to make an assembly board by covering a sturdy sheet
of cardboard with clear plastic wrap. Glue will not
adhere to the plastic wrap, and items can be assembled and left on it
to dry. After items have been starched and dried, I move them from
the blocking surface to the assembly board for gluing and final
assembly.

1: Place
Head, Bodice and Skirt on blocking surface (I use a large
sheet of cardboard covered with white fabric.) Spray with
starch. Shape Skirt and Bodice Trim. Allow to dry.

2: Glue
Hair Strands to Head. Allow to dry.

3:
Place Hat on Head and shape as desired. Glue Hat to Head. Allow
to dry.

4: Glue
Sleeves under Bodice Trim. Glue Hands to ends of Sleeves

5: Place
Background on blocking surface. Place assembled Celeste on
Background. Shape as shown in photo, spray with starch and
allow to dry.

6: Glue
Celeste to Background. Allow to dry.

7:
Glue Broom to Celeste as shown in photo, curling Handle as shown.
Allow to dry.

Copyright
BellaCrochet 2017. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or
share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any
website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on
YouTube or any other site. You may share thelink to
the pattern only (and
link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting
friends who might enjoy this pattern!)

This
pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no
additional information, photos or help with it.

If
you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out all my other
free patterns:

Row 9: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, skip next ch-3, skip next sc, skip next ch-3 , shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 10: Ch 3, 3 dc cluster(see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, 3 dc cluster in ch-2 sp of last shell, ch 3, sl st in last st of last shell. Fasten off.

Row 28: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch-2 sp of first lrg shell, (ch 3, lrg shell in ch-2 sp of next lrg shell) across, dc in last st of last shell, do not turn. Fasten off.

Row 29: Join pink with sc in first st, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in ch-2 sp of first shell, *sc in next ch-3 sp between shells, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in ch-2 sp of next shell; repeat from * across, sc in last st, Fasten off. Do not turn. (7 scallops made)

Row 30: Join rose with sc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times, *sc in next ch-1 sp (the first ch-1 sp on next scallop), (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times; repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Bodice Ruffle Row 1: Working in unworked sts and remaining front lps on Row 7, join rose with sc in first st, (ch 3, sc in next st) across, turn.

Finishing and Assembly Notes: When gluing items, it is helpful to place a drop of glue on the tip of a toothpick; use the toothpick to precisely apply glue to desired spot. Use photos as a guide to positioning all pieces. I have also found it helpful to make an assembly board by covering a sturdy sheet of cardboard with clear plastic wrap. Glue will not adhere to the plastic wrap, and items can be assembled and left on it to dry. After items have been starched and dried, I move them from the blocking surface to the assembly board for gluing and final assembly.

1: For each Rose, roll petals to form a rose shape. Glue base of Rose to hold petals in place. Allow to dry. 2: Glue one set of Leaves to base of each Rose. 3: Place Head, Bodice and Skirt on blocking surface (I use a large sheet of cardboard covered with white fabric.) Spray with starch. Shape Skirt and Bodice Ruffle. Allow to dry. 4: Glue Hair to Head. Allow to dry. 5: Glue Arms under Bodice Ruffle. Place Fan over Head and glue in place. Shape Arms and glue hands to hold in place. 6: Place Background on blocking surface. Place assembled Belle on Background. Shape as shown in photo, spray with starch and allow to dry. 7: Glue Belle to Background. Allow to dry. 8: Glue one Rose and one set of Leaves to each pineapple point as shown. Glue remaining Rose and set of Leaves to Belle’s hand. Allow to dry.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2014. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share thelink to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!) This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out all my other free patterns:

For
Joining Shell (J-shell):work 3 dc in ch-2 sp of shell indicated, ch 1, sl st in ch-2 sp of shell indicated (the shell you are joining to), ch 1, work 3
more dc in same ch-2 sp that the last 3 dc were worked in to complete shell

For picot shell: (3
dc, ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same
ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last sl st was
worked in, 3 dc) in ch sp indicated

Materials:

Size
10 Cotton Crochet Thread:

150
yards Cream

50
yards each Rose and Green

Strand
of contrasting color thread or stitch marker (I used a short
strand of red thread)

Rnd
13: Join Green with sl st in ch-2 sp of first shell, beg shell
in same sp as joining, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, (shell in ch-2 sp
of next shell, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5) around, join with sl st in
top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd
14: Join Cream with sc in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 12, (sc in
ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 12) around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd
15: (Sl st, ch 3, 15 dc) in first ch-12 sp, work 16 dc in each
ch-12 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3.

Rnd
16: Ch 3, dc in each of next 5 dc, (ch 3, skip next 2 dc, dc in
each of next 6 dc) around, skip last 2 dc, join with dc in top of
ch-3 to create joining sp.

Rnd
20: Join Green with sl st in ch-2 sp of first shell, beg shell
in same sp as joining, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, (shell in ch-2 sp
of next shell, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5) around, join with sl st in
top of ch-3. Fasten off.

A
Note about joining the Motifs: I struggled to make the
instructions for the joinings as easy to understand as possible, but
sometimes pictures speak louder than words. I have included several
photos, which I hope will give a clear picture of how the joinings
are done. When joining one Motif to
the doily or to another Motif, all you are basically doing is making
a regular shell, but instead of the ch-2 at the center, you will be
working a ch-1, then slip stitching into the ch-2 sp of the shell
you are joining to, then working another ch-1 and then completing
the shell as usual.) You will do the same thing on the
first shell of each round, except you will be using a beginning
shell.

For
Beginning J-shell: work (ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp
of shell indicated, ch 1, sl st in ch-2 sp of shell indicated (the shell you are joining to), ch 1,
then work 3 more dc in same place last 3 dc were worked to complete
shell

Rnds
1-12: Repeat Rnds 1-12 of Doily. For Rnd 13 work steps A-H:

Rnd
13:A: Join Green with sl st in ch-2 sp of first
shell, work beginning J-shell (see Notes above) in
first shell of this Motif placing sl st in marked shell on last
Motif made (see Photo D); ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

B: Work J-shell in
next shell on this Motif placing sl st in next unworked shell on last
Motif made, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

C:
Work J-shell in next shell on this Motif placing sl st in next
shell on Rnd 20 of Doily, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

D:
Repeat Step C 2 more times (see Photo E);

E:
Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell on this Motif, ch 5, sc in next
sc, ch 5;

F:
Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell on this Motif (mark this shell),
ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

For Beginning J-shell: work (ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp of shell indicated, ch 1, sl st in ch-2 sp of shell indicated (the shell you are joining to), ch 1, then work 3 more dc in same place last 3 dc were worked to complete shell

Rnds
1-12: Repeat Rnds 1-12 of Doily. For
Rnd 13 work steps A-H:

Rnd
13:A: Join Green with sl st in ch-2 sp of first
shell, work Beginning J-shell in first shell of this Motif placing
sl st in marked shell on last Motif made, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

B:
Work J-shell in next shell on this Motif placing sl st in next
unworked shell on last Motif made, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

C:
Work J-shell in next shell of this Motif placing sl st in next
shell on Rnd 20 of Doily, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

D:
Repeat Step C 2 more times;

E:
Work J-shell in next shell on this Motif placing sl st in
corresponding shell on First Motif, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

F:
Work J-shell in next shell on this Motif placing sl st in last
unworked shell on First Motif, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5;

Debbie
Mangan, and Sherry Sears. Thank you so much Ladies, for all your
help and input, especially on how to make the joinings clearer and
easier to understand. I don't know what I would do without you!

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out all my other free patterns:

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BellaCrochet 2017. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or
share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any
website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on
YouTube or any other site. You may share thelinkto
the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please
tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!)This
pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no
additional information, photos or help with it.

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I love crochet, and although crochet has been my career and means of support for most of my life, I would crochet every day even if I never made a dime off of it!

But, I have been a professional crochet designer for almost 30 years. I worked as a technical editor for Annie's Attic for two years, and was the in-house designer for Annie's Attic and the NeedleCraft Shop for several years. In 2008, I left DRG Publishing where I was the crochet pattern book coordinator. I am now self-publishing my original designs through my company, BellaCrochet. You can see all my designs in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bellacrochetI love creating vintage- look thread designs- I am a doily and potholder girl! I am the proud mother of 3 daughters and 3 sons, and the grandmother of 16 sweet and wonderful grandchildren. I live on a farm in rural east Texas, with my darlin' man, David.